The Chicago White Sox are prepared to battle against the Minnesota Twins at Guaranteed Rate Field. The matchup will get going at 8:10 p.m. ET and fans hoping to watch it can tune in to NBC Sports Chicago.
Minnesota Twins vs. Chicago White Sox Odds
The White Sox are 37-41 straight up (SU) and 37-41 against the spread (ATS). They’ve gained 8.4 units for moneyline bettors while gaining 7.8 units ATS. Chicago has covered the spread four times in its last seven games and the total has gone over in four of those seven. The Twins are 52-28 SU and have gone 45-34 ATS. In total, the club has gained 20.4 units for moneyline gamblers and 7.9 units ATS. Minnesota is 3-4 ATS over its last seven games and the over has hit in four of those seven.
White Sox games have had an over/under record of 37-39-2 so far in 2019. Minnesota has been a decent over bet with a total record of 41-33-5.
Chicago’s pitchers have allowed 5.2 runs per game overall this year as a unit. The team’s starting pitching staff has an ERA of 5.45, a WHIP of 1.50 and a strikeouts-per-nine of 8.1. The bullpen has a 4.44 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and 8.5 K/9. In 32 games against AL Central opponents, White Sox starters have an ERA of 4.07 and the bullpen’s ERA is 4.19.
The Chicago offense is putting up 4.3 runs per contest, including 4.4 per game against divisional foes and 5.0 per game over its last five. The team’s hit .272/.323/.416 over its last five contests and is 1-4 SU during that span.
Shortstop Tim Anderson and third baseman Yoan Moncada have led the charge for the White Sox hitters this year. Anderson is hitting .317/.342/.491 with 11 home runs, 37 RBIs, 39 runs and 15 stolen bases, while Moncada is hitting .299 with 13 homers, 42 RBIs and 42 runs.
In the other dugout, Minnesota’s pitchers have allowed 4.3 runs per game and its starting pitchers own a 3.73 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 8.31 K/9. The bullpen has an ERA of 4.29, along with a K-per-9 of 9.16.
The Twins offense has slashed .270/.339/.494 on its way to 5.7 runs scored per game in 2019, including 5.3 runs per game against divisional foes and 4.6 per game over the team’s last five contests (3-2 SU).
Shortstop Jorge Polanco and left fielder Eddie Rosario continue to lead Minnesota’s offense. Polanco is slashing .321/.379/.530 with 11 home runs, 39 RBIs and 51 runs scored, while Rosario is slashing .282/.312/.529 with 20 homers, 60 RBIs and 51 runs scored.
The White Sox have gained 1.9 units and are 23-32 ATS when facing a righty starter. The over has hit in 25 of those games, compared to 28 that’ve gone under against right-handed starting pitchers.
Twins at White Sox MLB Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – White Sox, ATS Winner – Twins, O/U – OVER
Betting Trends
- The over has cashed in four of Minnesota’s last seven games.
- Both teams have hit 12 home runs over their last 10 games.
- Chicago has posted 23.3 Runs + Hits + Errors per game over its last 10 contests and 23.8 over its last five.
